Lauren, Emre and Matteo

Hi!

My name is Lauren and on February 12th, 2024 my husband Emre and I welcomed our

beautiful son Matteo into the world. I wanted to take a moment to share my experience with

Anne, as my HypnoBirthing Coach. Anne and I first started our sessions in the fall, when I was

about five months pregnant. I sought out her services as I was dealing with extreme medical

anxiety, specifically a fear of hospitals, doctors.. anything medical-related sent shivers down my

spine. As you can imagine, this fear only increased with the knowledge that now that I was

pregnant, the place that I feared most would eventually become a regular stop for me with my

necessary pre-natal care.

The relaxation techniques I learned with Anne were quite literally a life-saver (as I was

convinced my anxiety would eventually be my end). Learning about my body's instinctive ability

to give birth without fear, or anxiety, became the cornerstone of my ability to ground myself in

frightening situations. One of the techniques that stood out most to me was the practice of

mediation to the “ Rainbow Relaxation”. Throughout my pregnancy I made it habit to use this

tool everyday, it became something I looked forward to doing - a necessary mental

decompression. Anne taught me the power of visualisation, which allowed me to see a positive

birthing experience with my son. I found that most of the techniques I was taught were actually

put into practice months before Matteo entered the world.

Towards the middle of my pregnancy I endured severe mobility and swelling issues which

caused me an immense amount of physical pain, in addition to an accident that left me with a

broken knee, one week before my son’s birth. The combination of these obstacles were very

difficult, particularly with my rampant hormones. Maintaining a positive mindset to endure some

of my set backs were made so much easier with my new- found empowered mindset, and

commitment to visualising a positive birthing experience. I feel blessed to have been able to

share a session with my husband Emre, who was able to learn how to connect more deeply with

me and ways he can support the pregnancy/ birthing process, whilst also leaving him feeling like

an equally important piece of our challenging, yet beautiful puzzle.

Despite the difficulties I faced throughout my pregnancy, I welcomed our son Matteo peacefully

and positively into this world with the foundation set by Anne, and the tools from Hypno-

Birthing. Never in a million years did I think I would be comfortable in a hospital setting,

nowadays I actually look forward to my doctors visits with the renewed mindset I learned

through HynpoBirthing. I thank you Anne for your kind spirit , knowledge , and the peace you

gifted me with , from the very start, to finish.

Welcome to the World, Matteo!